ditheism

di·the·ism

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dahy-thee-iz-uh m]
- /ˈdaɪ θiˌɪz əm/
- /ˈdaɪ.θɪɪzm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-thee-iz-uh m]
- /ˈdaɪ θiˌɪz əm/

Definitions of ditheism word

noun ditheism the doctrine of or belief in two equally powerful gods. 1
noun ditheism belief in the existence of two independent antagonistic principles, one good and the other evil, as in Zoroastrianism. 1
noun ditheism A belief in two gods, especially as independent and opposed principles of good and evil. 1
noun ditheism the belief in two equal gods 0
noun ditheism the belief that two equal principles reign over the world, one good and one evil 0
noun ditheism belief in two supreme gods; dualism 0

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Origin of ditheism

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1670-80; di-1 + theism

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Parts of speech for Ditheism

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ditheism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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